Shivaji University PhD Admission 2022 Open; Last Date to Apply is July 24

New Delhi: Shivaji University has begun the application process for admission to PhD programmes for the academic year 2022-2023. Candidates can download the form through the official website unishivaji.ac.in 

Shivaji University offers PhD degree through a common entrance examination. Detailed timetable and Hall Ticket downloading will be made available on the university website. The entrance examination will be organized either in online or offline mode. The instructions will be published on the university website from time to time. 

Students who have not received their M.Phil or Master’s degree results are also eligible to apply for the course at Shivaji University. However, they need to produce the certificates or mark sheets at the time of admission. 

Admission to Shivaji University for the academic year has begun on July 8. Candidates can apply online through the official website till July 24, 2022. 

Check the dates, highlights, eligibility criteria, selection process, and steps to download the application form for Shivaji University PhD Admission 2022 in the article below:

Shivaji University PhD Admission 2022: Highlights 

Shivaji University PhD Admission 2022: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for admission to the PhD course at Shivaji University here: 

• Candidates seeking admission to the PhD programme shall have a Master's degree or a professional degree declared equivalent to the Master’s Degree by the Shivaji University or by a statutory regulatory body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions. A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, shall be allowed for those belonging to reserved categories (SC/ST/VJNT/OBC/EWS) and/or Differently-abled candidates as per policies of the Government prescribed from time to time, or for those who had obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures.

OR, 

• Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. course work (Theory Examination) of Shivaji University with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade 'B' in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) shall be eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph. D. Degree in Shivaji University in an integrated programme, provided the candidate joins such programme without any break. 

OR,

• A person whose M.Phil. dissertation has been evaluated and the viva voce is pending shall be eligible for admission to the PhD programme of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 

           OR,

• Candidates possessing an M.Phil. Degree of Shivaji University, Kolhapur or any other Statutory University or Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil. Degree of an Indian institution or from a foreign educational institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be eligible for admission to the PhD programme. 

OR,

• The candidates with the following qualifications shall be assigned with the marks shown against the qualification. However, the total marks shall not exceed seven. These marks shall be added to the total score of the entrance test of the respective candidate. The order of merit for admission to PhD shall be decided on the basis of the total sum. 

1. M.Phil. - 7 
2. NET/SLET/SET/GATE/GPAT/BET - 7 
3. NET with JRF - 7 
4. NET/SET/Regular Fellowship (State/National Level) Full-time teacher Fellowship (Minimum 10 yrs experience) - 7 

           Total marks shall not exceed seven. 

OR,

• Candidates admitted through the QIP-Ph.D. scheme of AICTE at the QIP research centre, after satisfying all the requirements, of the QIP scheme are exempted from the entrance test and interview, to enable them to register for the respective PhD programme of the University. 

Shivaji University PhD Admission 2022: Selection Process 

All admissions for PhD programmes shall be through a Common Entrance Test of 100 marks and Interview/Viva-Voce of 30 marks conducted by Shivaji University, Kolhapur, except foreign candidates and except candidates admitted through the QIP Research centre of AICTE.  The employed candidates shall have to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC). 

Shivaji University PhD Admission 2022: How to Apply Online?

Step 1: Visit the official application portal of Shivaji University at unishivaji.ac.in

Step 2: Register yourself after filling in the required details, such as Mobile Number, Email Id etc.

Step 3: Now, log in with your registration credentials and fill in all details in the Application form.

Step 4: Pay the application fee of 850 INR for the entrance test and submit the Application form. 

Step 5: Applicants must also take a printout of the form for all future needs.

Also Read:

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